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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.94, 767.17 and 307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.94, 767.17 and 307.25 is: 423.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.94 : 767.17 = 307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.94/767.17 = 307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.94x = 767.17 × 307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.94x = 235,712.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,712.98/555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.99

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